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Theresa May has announced her offer to EU member states on the future rights their citizens can expect if they live and work in the UK after Brexit.

Theresa May and Angela MerkelCredit:
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So what are the key points?

After the UK leaves the EU all citizens from 26 member states will have to apply for immigration status in this country because freedom of movement will end and they will no longer be able to come and go unrestricted. (Republic of Ireland citizens will have a separate arrangement).

The Government will agree a cut-off date with the EU, after which any new EU citizens arriving in the UK may not be given "settled status".

Anyone from another EU nation living in the UK before the cut-off date will be entitled to claim...